Yes I did. Number two plug looks awfully clean. If you look at the base ring where the threads end and the ground electrodes are welded on it is very clean. The other 5 look pretty normal with carbon build up.

I agree with your mechanic, not a driveway type job. Especially this time of year.

If your still under warrenty this should be completely covered. A Head gasket is not a wear item and it most deffinently won't pass emisions.

If the job is done properly, it won't be cheap. The head should be rebuilt or at least checked and corrected for warpage. Straight 6's are know for head warping (which can cause the head gasket to fail). If you just replace the head gasket with a warped head your just putting a band-aid on the real problem. It will fail again.

If your going to wait any length on time before you have it repaired, I suggest you spray the cylinders with lube (at least WD40). Not too much just enough to coat the cylinder walls. Antifreeze on unpainted metal causes rust (very bad for internal engine parts).

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